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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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